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FGD ETF · First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF
The FGD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The FGD ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 95 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUncategorized Equities1M perf.-2.03%
Last price
$31.35
1M perf.
-4.71%
1M flows
+€63M
AuM
€1.06B
E/R
0.56%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FGD
$31.35
Performance & flows
December 11, 2025 → March 11, 2026
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FGD
$31.91
+6.16%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.71% | +6.16% | +41.22% | +72.93% | +68.82% | -5.88% | +5.34% | +5.34% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/11/2026
$31.91
1D NAV change
+0.20%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
95
Inception date
11/21/2007
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index. The Index universe is defined as all component companies of the 25 developed-market country indexes in the Dow Jones Global Indexes (DJGI) family.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.16% | +41.22% | +72.93% | +68.82% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Republic of Korea
18.35%
Canada
11.80%
USA
11.43%
Spain
9.46%
United Kingdom
7.13%
Hong Kong
5.91%
Germany
5.06%
Italy
4.38%
Unavailable
1.63%
Other
24.85%
Sectors
Financials
37.74%
Consumer Discretionary
14.22%
Communication Services
8.95%
Utilities
7.58%
Energy
6.58%
Materials
6.02%
Industrials
5.77%
Consumer Staples
5.74%
Unavailable
1.63%
Other
5.77%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 95
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
KOHL'S
KIWOOM
PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS
SAMSUNG SEC
ENAGAS
SPARK NEW ZEALAND LTD
ITALGAS SPA
PEYTO EXPLORATION DEVELOPMENT
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HYUNDAI MTR-2P PRF
MOELLER MAERSK
WOORI FINANCIAL GROUP INC
BCE
GS HOLDINGS ORDINARY
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
HENDERSON
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FGD ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
FGD’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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66.00% of holdings have positive scoring
35.66% of holdings have negative scoring
12.40%
43.98%
9.62%
6.81%
20.37%
8.48%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net Index - USD
Index ticker
DJGSDT Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€212.75B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FGD
What does First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, invest in?
FGD is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Developed markets Equities, excluding REIT.
Which benchmark or index does FGD replicate?
FGD tracks the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Total Return Net Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FGD?
FGD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.56%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FGD launched?
FGD was introduced to the market on November 21, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FGD?
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund ETF, FGD, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FGD?
FGD oversees €1.06B in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has FGD performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, FGD returned -4.71% over the past month, 6.16% over the last three months and 5.34% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FGD?
As of March 11, 2026, FGD recorded net flows of +€62M over the last month and +€146M year-to-date.
Does FGD distribute dividends?
FGD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.33%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FGD?
As of January 31, 2026, FGD has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea, Canada and USA.
In which sector or theme does FGD invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FGD focuses largely on Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.
How many securities does FGD hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FGD holds 95 positions in its portfolio, with 25.61% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FGD?
As of January 31, 2026, FGD top three holdings include KOHL'S, KIWOOM and PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of FGD?
The base currency of FGD is USD.
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